Bee Vs. Moth

Saturday 15th November 2014

Austin, Texas jazz-punk group Bee Vs. Moth have dropped a video for "Machine Room Reverie," a track from the album Shelter in Place (self-released 9 September, 2014), which follows the 2007 debut, Soundhorn, and 2010's Acronyms.

The no budget, charmingly DIY clip marries moving and still images (most of which look to be circa 1960s-70s), video feedback, psychedelic pinwheels and tightly composed live action shots (a hand stacking VHS tapes, a woman putting on an earring, the winding of a wristwatch, the lighting of a candle, etc) to a song that is far more composed than previous Bee Vs. Moth tracks. There are elements of post-rock and 20th Century classical in the mix and nary a trace of the group’s usual new wave/no wave tendencies. A skittery drum pattern, light percussion and cello are the primary components in a decidedly minimalist arrangement.

Bassist Philip Moody and drummer Sarah Norris started Bee vs. Moth as a duo and began performing in 2004. BvsM has since grown into a diverse, rotating cast (including James Fidlon on guitar) with quirky arrangements featured in film and TV scores, original videos and live shows in Austin and throughout the country.